ANCHOR POINTS The Health & Safety Reform Act. How does it affect you?...

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Strength, Contents
Understanding working at height 4
integrity,
Permanent anchors or proprietary systems? 6
safety
The Health & Safety Reforms Act 2014 7

Good practice guidelines for working at 8
With the technical expertise to give
height in New Zealand
you total confidence and compliance
DBI-SALA Roof anchors structured stability 10
for working at height.
Safety is very important for people required to SECUPIN Anchor points 20
work in the many aspects of building maintenance
tasks of roofs, so providing a fall protection system RoofSafe™ Anchor & cable system 22
is essential for the worker that’s exposed to
significant risks while carrying out their duties. MOBILFIX Anchor points 30
Our mission to deliver quality service, training and
Structure Mounted anchor post clampfix 32
support for our customers, has earned PBI Height
installation
Safety Limited a deserved reputation for excellence
Structure mounted anchor post installation 33
across New Zealand.
MIO Removable concrete anchors 34
XTIRPA Confined space davit systems 36
Echo Anchor water filled mobile anchor 37
Confused about
Hilti concrete fixed anchors 39
Permanant or
Proprietary Systems?
Temporary anchors 40
Our guide on Page 6 will help you
Spyda temporary roof anchor 50
choose the right system.
HydraJaws 52
Care, maintenance and inspection 54
Understanding working at
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serious injury in the workplace. For businesses whose staff less frequented areas, permanent anchorages for scaffolding or
and maintenance teams need to work at height quickly and fall arrest systems may be appropriate.
effectively, fall protection is increasingly important.
Persons with control of places of work should provide training or
Health and Safety legislation and the controlling organisations induction procedures that will make outside contractors aware
are enforcing stricter rules and best practice for safe access and of the hazards in the area where they are to work.
working at heights. The regulations noted here apply for
New Zealand; similar guidelines are used globally. Please check For more information on Health & Safety in the workplace rules
with your country’s Health & Safety Act for specific details about and regulations refer to page 7.
your obligations when working at height.
Due diligence
Who is responsible? Is where a company and or individual has done everything within
To meet the requirements of the Health and Safety in reason to reduce and or eliminate the hazard or risk associated
Employment Act 1992 and Regulations 1995, an employer shall with a job. It is not only about meeting legislation, companies
take all practicable steps to ensure where any employee may fall and or individuals are discovering that they must go beyond the
more than three metres: current legislated minimum to properly protect the worker and
subsequently protect themselves.
Means are provided to prevent the employee from falling.
Fall Protection Standards and Best Practice
Any means so provided are suitable for the purpose for which Guidelines
they are to be used. • These set the standard for the manufacture of equipment and
application of safety systems.
Where there is a possibility of serious harm from a fall of less • Refer to ‘Best practice guidelines for working at height in
than 3 metres, fall protection is still needed.
New Zealand’ and ‘Managing the risk of falls at workplaces-
Code of practice Australia’ or the height safety regulations of
Consideration should also be given to situations where a person
your country.
may slide down an inclined surface before reaching a point at
which the fall can occur • Fall protection systems should conform to the relevant Safety
Standards.
Legislation & compliance
• Safety standards are the minimum acceptable requirement
The requirement for fall protection is defined by law, and to
guidelines set out by safety standards authorities. The Ministry
AS/NZS Standards
of Business, Innovation & Employment publishes the ‘Best • AS/NZS 1891.1 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devicesPart
practice guidelines for working at height in New Zealand’. This
1: Safety belts and harnesses.
document provides practical guidance to employers, contractors,
employees and all other engaged in work associated with • AS/NZS 1891.2: Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices
working at height and how they can meet their obligations under Part 2: Horizontal lifeline and rail systems.
the Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992 and its associated
• AS/NZS 1891.3: Industrial fall-arrest systems and
reforms and regulations.
devicesPart 3: Fall-arrest devices.
To meet the requirements of the Health and Safety in
Employment Act 1992 and Regulations 1995; • AS/NZS 1891.4: Industrial fall-arrest systems and
devicesPart 4: Selection, use and maintenance.
Principals, PCBU’s and their agents such as architects and
Warning
engineers have a responsibility to ensure that the project is
Any anchor point that has been impact loaded or a fall should
designed to be erected, used and maintained without putting
immediately be removed from service.
persons at risk of serious harm.
The anchor needs to be checked and recertified by a trained and
Those who own, lease or use buildings or plant have a
competent person.
responsibility for the safety of those involved in its maintenance
and repair.
Many anchors are designed to deform under load.
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Abseil
Fall Arrest
Work positioning
Fall restraint
Confined space
Corrugated iron roof
Trapezoidal roof
Concealed fixed roof
Membrane roof
Steel purlin mounted
Timber truss mounted
Wall mounted
Permanent Anchors or
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for my area of work?
PBI Height Safety specifies and stopping of a person already falling. All PBI anchor systems are
designed to support fall arrest.
installs engineered safety systems
What is fall restraint?
and anchors that are fully compliant Fall restraint is the form of fall protection which prevents the
worker from accessing the potential hazard. Fall restraint can
with AS/NZS 1891.2:2007,
be achieved with PBI’s anchor systems in conjunction with the
AS/NZS 1891.4:2007 and the correct personal protective equipment. Workers in fall restraint
must always be equipped with PPE gear to fall arrest.
working requirements of
Do I need Abseil rated line systems and
AS/NZS4488.1:1997, and as anchors?
An Abseil rated track or rail (surface mounted or otherwise)
outlined in ‘Best Practice Guidelines is only required for the actual purpose of abseil/rope access,
where the worker is suspended vertically (eg hanging) on a rope
for Working at Height in New to access fascades, windows etc. Note also that not all anchor
points are rated for abseil. Some anchors are only for fall arrest.
Zealand’ and ‘Industrial Rope
Do I need abseil anchorage system for working
Access in New Zealand: Best Practice
on roofs?
Guidelines’. No. Working on top of a roof using a 2m lanyard or adjustable
rope line which is attached to a Proprietary Fall Arrest
It is important to understand the difference between the work System, does not constitute Abseil. The correct term for these
at height techniques and how these relate to the type of work applications is ‘Fall Arrest ‘ and ‘Fall Restraint’ technique:
required on a structure, and therefore relate back to the type all PBI Fall Arrest/Fall Restraint lines can be used with total
of installed system required. Techniques/ applications include; compliance for ‘Fall Restraint’ and ‘Fall Arrest’.
‘Fall Arrest’, ‘Fall Restraint’ and ‘Industrial Rope Access or work
positioning. How do I know if my structures needs a Fall
Arrest system or full Abseil anchorage?
Recently, some other players in the market are confusing the
It depends on the application and activities that are required to
‘Best Practice’ guidelines and by miss-quoting these guidelines
be done on the structure. PBI will always determine during the
and AS/NZS 1891 Standards, have suggested that surface
consultancy process if abseil is required. Unless workers must
mounted anchors which are an inclusive as part of a Prescribed
hang freely on ropes in total suspension or due to the steep
or Proprietary System, do not comply with safety standards.
slope of the roof and are placing their full body weight onto the
This is incorrect, and is a clever fallacy- merely a way to further
line system (work positioning), there is no legal requirement for
those companies’ own best interests of increasing sales of their
Abseil rated anchors or rail/track systems on every structure.
structurally mounted anchors.
Proprietary Fall Arrest systems are perfectly adequate and
What is an Anchor Point? of course are a more cost effective height safety solution for
the typical maintenance activities undertaken (such as gutter
A Permanent Anchor is a single fixed anchor point, which can
cleaning, plant maintenance) on many building and structures
be used as a Fall Arrest or Abseil anchorage, and has been
in NZ.
designed, engineered and installed for this purpose as per
AS/NZS 1891:2. Anchor points may be surface or structurally
Can I Abseil from one anchor point?
mounted but must be engineered to AS/NZS 1891:2 as outlined
No. Industrial Abseil Technique requires a second rope attached
below. Note; Abseil requires a second anchor attachment point
to a separate rated anchor point as a safety backup. Refer IRATA
for a back-up safety rope.
or IRANZ Training.
What is a Proprietary System?
Is there better ways I can spend my money
A Proprietary System designed and engineered by the
than replacing my totally compliant PBI safety
manufacturer in accordance with AS/NZS 1891:2 and is
specified for use as a Fall Arrest/Fall Restraint system, giving installation with another structurally fitted
freedom of movement to the worker along its length (either cumbersome system that is also disruptive to
horizontal or vertical mounted) However, as an enhanced option, install?
some Proprietary Systems are also engineered to include Abseil
Absolutely. Tell the company that has illegally disqualified your
anchorage standards where this is appropriate. The Proprietary
PBI safety line system to leave your property, and then book
System may or may not be surface mounted, but must be
yourself a relaxing holiday somewhere exotic. This will cost you a
engineered to AS/NZS 1891:2 as outlined below. A Proprietary
lot less than the cost of replacing out your totally compliant PBI
System for Fall Arrest as outlined in AS/NZS 1891:2 has no
system.
legal requirement to be both a Fall Arrest system and an Abseil
attachment point. At greater than 15 degrees roof slope, gravity
has its affect and requires to change to a work
What is fall arrest?
Fall arrest is the form of fall protection which involves the safe positioning system, such as anchors or rail.
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Guidelines for Working at Heights in Guidelines for Working at Heights in
New Zealand’ Page 25; New Zealand’ Page 25 26 & 27
Lifelines/safety lines 5.5 Lifelines
Australia/New Zealand Standards that apply are: Horizontal lifelines function differently to single anchor points as
the end anchors on the lifeline are subjected to magnified shock
• AS/NZ1891.2:2001 – Industrial fall-arrest systems and
loads in the event of a fall. Lifelines are not rated for abseiling.
devices – Part 2 Horizontal lifeline and rail systems
Their function is limited to providing fall arrest support when
• AS/NZ1891.2 Supp 1:2001 – Industrial fall-arrest systems working at height such as protection while accessing abseil
anchor points around a roof.
and devices – Part 2 Horizontal lifeline and rail systems,
Supplement 1 Prescribed configurations for horizontal All horizontal and vertical lifelines should be tagged and re-
certified annually to remain compliant with AS/NZS 1891.4:2009.
lifelines (Supplement to AS/NZS 1891.2:2001)
At installation, installers should provide evidence of their
• AS/NZ1891.4:2009 – Industrial fall-arrest systems and certified installer status and supply a Producer Statement (PS3)
to the building owner to verify that the lifeline system has been
devices – Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance
installed correctly.
• AS/NZ4488.1:1997 – Industrial rope access systems – Part 1:
Most horizontal (or vertical) lifelines will fall into one of the
Specifications
following categories:
• AS/NZ4488.2:1997 – Industrial rope access systems – Part 2: • prescribed systems
• proprietary systems
Selection, use and maintenance.
• engineered systems.
• Importantly while not yet published in Best
Prescribed systems
Practice guidelines, consideration is required to A prescribed system is a lifeline that is designed and installed in
meet new anchor testing standards accordance with AS/NZS 1891.2 Supp 1:2001. The end anchor
AS/NZS5532:2014 loadings on these systems may reach up to 63.3kN.
Proprietary systems
Prescribed systems
A proprietary system is a lifeline that is designed and installed in
A prescribed system is a lifeline that is designed and installed in
accordance with a manufacturer’s specification. These systems
accordance with AS/NZS 1891.2 Supp 1:2001. The end anchor
usually include shock-absorbing components that reduce the
loadings on these systems may reach up to 63.3 kN.
end anchor loadings of the lifeline. However, all the anchors that
Proprietary systems
support proprietary lifelines are still subject to the same design,
A proprietary system is a lifeline that is designed and installed in installation, certification and testing criteria as stated in this
accordance with a manufacturer’s specification and engineered section. Therefore, all anchors that support proprietary lifelines
to withstand the required forces. These systems usually include must be designed by a chartered professional engineer (CPEng).
shock-absorbing components that reduce the end anchor
Engineered systems
loadings of the lifeline. Some proprietary systems are installed
An engineered system is a lifeline that is designed and installed
with top-fixed anchors that depend partly on the strength of the
under the direction of a qualified structural engineer. These are
roof sheeting.
not as common as proprietary systems but will accommodate
Refer to AS/NZ 1891 parts 1–4 and the manufacturer/designer most fall arrest situations.
instructions and/or specifications.
Engineered systems
An engineered system is a lifeline that is designed and installed
by a qualified structural engineer. These are not as common
as proprietary systems but will accommodate most fall arrest
systems.
DBI-SALA
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DBI SALA’S permanent purlin, truss
or surface mounted fall arrest roof
anchors - for full arrest are ideal for
both residential and commercial
applications.
The anchors provide economical solutions for fall
protection during the initial construction stage as
well as future roof access and maintenance.
All anchor components are manufactured from 316
grade stainless steel and some are able to sustain
a load of up to 22kN. The anchors can be used as
single anchor points or in certain circumstances as
intermediate bracket support posts for
DBI-SALA temporary and permanent horizontal
lifeline systems.
How it Works
The anchors are designed to deform under load. In
the event of a fall, the anchors absorb most of the
energy bending along the length of the stainless
steel threaded rod (L4543 & L4544).
The load distribution qualities of the DBI-SALA
anchor limits the forces and results in a lower
impact on the user and the roof structure.
Each anchor carries a unique batch number for
traceability and certification requirements.
Conforms to EN795, OSHA, ANSI
AS/NZS standards.